HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 Fibre Channel & HBAs
Compatible 32Gb and 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters for the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11.
Fibre Channel HBA Overview
The HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 supports HPE Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters for connecting the server to Fibre Channel storage networks. The QuickSpecs list both 32Gb Fibre Channel and 64Gb Fibre Channel adapters with 1-port and 2-port configurations.
The supported HBA families include the HPE SN1610Q, SN1610E, SN1700E, and SN1700Q.
32Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters
The DL360 Gen11 QuickSpecs list four 32Gb Fibre Channel HBAs. Both the SN1610Q and SN1610E families are available in single-port and dual-port configurations.
Comparison Table
| Product | Part Number |
| HPE SN1610Q 32Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter | R2E08A |
| HPE SN1610Q 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter | R2E09A |
| HPE SN1610E 32Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter | R2J62A |
| HPE SN1610E 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter | R2J63A |
32Gb HBA PCIe Requirements
The SN1610Q and SN1610E Fibre Channel HBAs use a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface. HPE lists these adapters as supporting full-height or low-profile installation.
64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters
For higher-bandwidth Fibre Channel connectivity, the DL360 Gen11 QuickSpecs list four 64Gb Fibre Channel HBAs. The SN1700E and SN1700Q families are each available with either one or two Fibre Channel ports.
Comparison Table
| Product | Part Number |
| HPE SN1700E 64Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter | R7N77A |
| HPE SN1700E 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter | R7N78A |
| HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter | R7N86A |
| HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter | R7N87A |
64Gb HBA PCIe Requirements
The SN1700E and SN1700Q Fibre Channel HBAs use a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. HPE lists the 1-port and 2-port adapters as supporting full-height or low-profile installation.
Fibre Channel HBA Comparison
The primary configuration choices are Fibre Channel speed, HBA family, and port count. The SN1610 family provides 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity over PCIe 3.0 x8, while the SN1700 family provides 64Gb Fibre Channel connectivity over PCIe 4.0 x8.
Comparison Table
| Family | Fibre Channel Speed | Port Options | PCIe Interface | Form Factor |
| HPE SN1610Q | 32Gb | 1-port or 2-port | PCIe 3.0 x8 | Full-height or Low-profile |
| HPE SN1610E | 32Gb | 1-port or 2-port | PCIe 3.0 x8 | Full-height or Low-profile |
| HPE SN1700E | 64Gb | 1-port or 2-port | PCIe 4.0 x8 | Full-height or Low-profile |
| HPE SN1700Q | 64Gb | 1-port or 2-port | PCIe 4.0 x8 | Full-height or Low-profile |
1-Port vs. 2-Port Fibre Channel HBAs
Each Fibre Channel HBA family listed for the DL360 Gen11 is available in both 1-port and 2-port configurations. This allows the server to be configured with the number of Fibre Channel connections required by the storage environment.
The QuickSpecs identify the supported adapter choices but do not specify a preferred port count. The appropriate configuration depends on the Fibre Channel storage fabric and connectivity requirements.
Does the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 support Fibre Channel?
Yes. The HPE QuickSpecs list multiple 32Gb and 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters for the DL360 Gen11.
Which 32Gb Fibre Channel HBAs are supported by the DL360 Gen11?
The QuickSpecs list the HPE SN1610Q and SN1610E families. Both are available in 1-port and 2-port configurations.
Which 64Gb Fibre Channel HBAs are supported by the DL360 Gen11?
The QuickSpecs list the HPE SN1700E and SN1700Q families. Both families have 1-port and 2-port versions.
What is the part number for the HPE SN1610Q 32Gb 1-port HBA?
The HPE SN1610Q 32Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is part number R2E08A.
What is the part number for the HPE SN1610Q 32Gb 2-port HBA?
The HPE SN1610Q 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is part number R2E09A.
What is the part number for the HPE SN1610E 32Gb 1-port HBA?
The HPE SN1610E 32Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is part number R2J62A.
What is the part number for the HPE SN1610E 32Gb 2-port HBA?
The HPE SN1610E 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is part number R2J63A.
What is the part number for the HPE SN1700E 64Gb 1-port HBA?
The HPE SN1700E 64Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is part number R7N77A.
What is the part number for the HPE SN1700E 64Gb 2-port HBA?
The HPE SN1700E 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is part number R7N78A.
What is the part number for the HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 1-port HBA?
The HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is part number R7N86A.
What is the part number for the HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port HBA?
The HPE SN1700Q 64Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is part number R7N87A.
What PCIe interface do the 32Gb Fibre Channel HBAs use?
The SN1610Q and SN1610E adapters use PCIe 3.0 x8 according to the DL360 Gen11 QuickSpecs.
What PCIe interface do the 64Gb Fibre Channel HBAs use?
The SN1700E and SN1700Q adapters use PCIe 4.0 x8 according to the DL360 Gen11 QuickSpecs.
Are both single-port and dual-port Fibre Channel adapters available?
Yes. Every Fibre Channel HBA family listed in the DL360 Gen11 QuickSpecs has both a 1-port and a 2-port option.